Day 1. Thanks Fred!

Day 1. Yes, that's right. Somebody, not a football fan, told me they followed my countdown and read some of the links which was an education. So he said he doesn't have time to watch the matches but wants to know what's going on. So here is the first of my "what happened in Brazil today". Brazil beat Croatia 3-1. The referee was generous to the Brazilians. Superstar, golden boy, could-be-a-god on July 12th Neymar scored a penalty which was never a penalty, but Fred's arms up in the air was enough for the referee, to put them up 2-1. Croatia's coach said we should go home right now if this is how it's going to be and the rest of the world went on about unfair bias from the referees. And, while true, really, why the surprise? Happens all the time for the home team.....